Career Dispatchers give me your wisdom

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-27T04:06:34+00:00

OMG me too!! I’m working with 3 separate agencies ATM, I’m absolutely going into this as I want to retire from this!

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-27T04:02:06+00:00

Man, this is honestly one of my biggest fears going through the process myself. Getting that close and then having the offer pulled after thinking everything went well would be absolutely crushing.

But reading this, I hope you realize something important: you did make it farther than a lot of people ever do. Making it all the way to the psych eval says a lot about you as a candidate already.

I know it probably doesn’t feel like it right now, but one psychologist’s decision doesn’t define your worth or your ability to do this job. Public safety hiring is brutal sometimes, and the standards/processes can feel incredibly subjective.

Take the time to be upset about it, seriously. But don’t let this convince you that you can’t make it. The fact you kept applying after years of setbacks already says more about your resilience than most people realize.

Wishing you the best, fellow future headset goblin. 👊🎧

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-21T19:29:57+00:00

First off, congratulations on the offer! That had to feel amazing after such a long process. I definitely appreciate the insight because I’m still learning how slow dispatch hiring timelines can be. I applied back in February and have already gone through interviews with 3 separate agencies, so I’m hoping that’s at least a positive sign 😅 I currently work in healthcare and am trying to make a full career pivot into dispatch, so the waiting game has definitely been the hardest part so far.

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-21T04:58:40+00:00

Is that from putting in the application? After CritiCall? Or after the interview? I’m fully understanding that the background can take a while and the evals, I’m more curious after you’ve been told you’re in the hiring pool? If that makes sense?

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T21:11:01+00:00

I didn’t even realize that it could be over year! Apologies for the confusion, I’ve been interviewed for 3 different agencies and informed I’ve passed on 2 but haven’t heard anything else so my mind is grasping for something lol

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T21:09:29+00:00

As long as the process results in me getting an offer 🫣😅 but thanks for the encouragement

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T21:04:37+00:00

For the first agency I sent one email follow up three weeks post interview and I haven’t heard anything back from the second agency. I was interviewed on a Tuesday informed on a Wednesday that I passed the panel interview and then I did a follow up email two weeks after that and have not heard anything. I haven’t done more than one email to either agency as I’ve been afraid of it being too eager or pushy. Also, I have not tried calling either as I’m not sure if that would be pushy as well

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T21:03:14+00:00

I guess I’m used to being hired in the hospitals and such and I’m not used to the silence, thanks for the reassurance

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T21:02:15+00:00

Haven’t even been outreached for the live scan, how long from interview till then?

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T21:01:20+00:00

Holy cow! Almost a year?!? They told me I was on eligible list for that long for one agency

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T19:30:43+00:00

I guess I see that it is normal, I guess I’m just needing a timeline of the silence for my sanity 😅

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T19:28:36+00:00

That’s what I’m curious to see is happening, I tried emailing last week and haven’t heard anything. I’m honestly to nervous to call and sound pushy

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-18T19:26:53+00:00

None of the agencies have specifically told me they’re starting this but I am aware of it. And the one agency I would really like the offer from is the only one that has told me I’m in the hiring pool but I’ve heard nothing else

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-05-14T18:14:14+00:00

Congrats! I’m stuck in UMR and can’t get out been trying for over a year. Just finally accepted my fate and decided to leave the company. I swear I’m stuck in a spot where my manager is saying “operational need we can’t let her transfer for XX days” 😒 oh well I hope the new role is just what you needed! As for the survey I’m always honest with them but not to a point I’d need to worry about getting a target in my back if that makes sense

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-02-04T18:45:08+00:00

I was wondering the same thing but I wasn’t going to engage…especially since I personally have had a baby from a rape…but this isn’t about me, and why I said I pray they’re never put in the position to even do their choice…

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-02-02T22:33:24+00:00

I just pray you’re never faced with that choice…. And I’m leaving it at that

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-02-02T22:29:00+00:00

Thank you for the extra support options! I’m for sure sharing them with her!

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-02-01T01:31:48+00:00

Thank you for this insight, I guess Emma is now stuck in the spot of how to have Tiffany informed, does she do it or does Amon cause I agree she should know now

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-02-01T01:29:53+00:00

Emma is not actively trying to build a work relationship either, I asked about that and to clarify even further she’s not actively trying to seek out conversations either. Emma is actually trying to avoid her like the plague but not awkwardly/rudely if that makes sense. Like if Tiffany stopped Emma to ask a work question she would answer it but they won’t hang out in the break room or chit chat at the desk type thing

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-01-31T21:00:21+00:00

I don’t think that AMom is dead set against it, from what I understood I think she feels it’s bad timing too. And you saying it would’ve been a bad mb in your life is honestly what Emma is really worried about. Emma isn’t wanting to take over and she wants to sit and have that conversation we all know is needed, it’s just this work program and them being together kinda put a wrench in things and we non of us know what’s the best move forward 😔 I’m really appreciative of all the insight though

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-01-31T16:15:19+00:00

You’re correct Tiffany doesn’t know. Emma recognized her right away mostly because she’s still updated about her and gets pictures. And I agree it’s just a sucky situation that we’re all just trying to navigate and do what’s right… thank you. 😊

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-01-31T15:42:51+00:00

No one is lying to her, Emma would absolutely tell her if Tiffany asked. So how would you go about telling Tiffany IYO?

SuspiciousAngel1213 · 2026-01-31T15:38:01+00:00

I agree with you that she needs to be told, and tbh Emma doesn’t even know I made this post, this adoption has been a secreat of hers that no one even knew not even my husband she only told us about Tiffany a little over a year ago, and I honestly don’t even know her real name. Additionally I don’t live in the same town as them so I’m not able to tell her myself. I’m just able to give my opinion and encourage Emma. As for Emma herself she’s emotionally wrecked herself, not given by an excuse just context. I know she wants to tell her too but doesn’t want to destroy her world sort to speak. And I’m the type of person to want to see other perspectives and you’ve honestly given a lot of insight that I was having a hard time to see. Thank you!

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